When top collegiate volleyball player Sina Sinbari’s back started hurting, he figured he’d pulled a muscle. After an MRI, he received the news: it was cancer — a rare sarcoma that produces tumors in the abdomen and pelvic area. Read his story: ucla.in/4bvnLrO

A multi-institutional team has received funding to develop affordable, injectable therapies to regenerate bones and joints. Learn more: ucla.in/3US4Wtk

Colon cancer rates have been rising for decades in younger people, study finds.

“...We don’t know why, but I think what we all agree on is that it is something environmental over something genetic...,” Dr. Fola May

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Thanks NBC News!

Potassium isn't just about bananas! 🍌 Find out why you need it and how much is enough 👉 bit.ly/3UqCbCA

#Potassium #HealthyLiving #NutritionTips #UCLAHealth

Amazing to see how prostate biopsy has evolved

👉Wayne Brisbane breaks down the history & where we hope to take the field

🕰️1926-first prostate biopsy. Open approach. Hospital stay= 5 days, frequent urine leaks after.

. UCLA Health symposium

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Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz’s wisdom rings true: our assumptions about human uniqueness blind us to the remarkable similarities in the animal world. She challenges us to broaden our perspective & recognize commonalities between human & animal health. statnews.com/2024/05/02/ora…

The UCLA Health and @UCLAExtension certificate program prepares students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant. Apply by June 1. Scholarships are available. #HealthcareCareers
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So honored to have been selected for the 2024 medical student research grant by RSNA and grateful to work with the most supportive PI Dr. Jason Chiang Jason Chiang, MD, PhD UCLA IR UCLA Radiology David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA UCLA Health

Proud to receive the 2024 Exceptional Physician Award from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA . Privileged to take care of
patients and work with talented and dedicated staff!

A new #MachineLearning algorithm parses electronic health records data to scope out patients with a high likelihood of having common variable immunodeficiency, laying the road to earlier diagnosis and treatment. Science Translational Medicine scim.ag/6Rb

From tradition to transformation, we celebrate the diverse heritage of our leaders this Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Join us in celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month at UCLA Health. Together, we advance leaders and inspire change.

Congratulations to our Magician ~ Dr. Alan Chien ~ for matching with his alma mater, UCLA! We are so happy to have him back on campus with us and look forward to his continued magic shows for our Warriors!

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Drs. Kimberly Narain & Matt Romero brought home awards from the Minority Health Research Investigators Annual Workshop for their research aimed at addressing health disparities and treatment strategies for obesity. Learn more at bit.ly/4ac29j4

UCLA researchers dive deep into the connection between the widely used pesticide, #paraquat , and the onset of Parkinson's. Read the full article here: bit.ly/3Qq3PyF #EnvironmentalHealth #Research David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Our latest publication in SESC & The American Surgeon: Led by Hanjoo Lee, N Le, Nam Yong Cho, S Mallick & co evaluate open vs #MIS approaches for acute #diverticulitis .

MIS was linked with:
⬇️ Reduced MAE
🏠 Shorter LOS
🏥 Lower odds of non-home discharge

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#NSQIP

So proud of my team at #AUA24 this year! Ever single one of my mentees is a superstar and I'm so happy that this group was able to share their hard work with the urology community
(missing in these pics but also present is Sapna Thaker, undergrad extraordinnaire)

Congratulations to trailblazing urologist Dr Carol Bennett on receiving the @swiu Jean Fourcroy award!You are an inspiration to so many of us. Dr Bennett's journey and her effect on urologists were highlighted at #AUA24 History Exhibit

In a world where compassion meets quality care, our nurses shine bright. As we celebrate #NursesWeek , we recognize our nurses for their outstanding care they provide through every stage of life. Help us celebrate by leaving a care compliment today: ucla.in/4a4sDmI

Learn about kidney transplant requirements from Dr. Jeffrey Veale, the 2023 Terasaki Medical Innovation Award Winner: uclahs.fyi/4btY8Yo

The new California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at the UCLA Research Park aims to make LA the center of scientific innovation. Immunotherapy treatments are revolutionizing cancer care, and show promise in treating other diseases. Read more: ucla.in/3UjphpW